Full-Time

Posted 4/26/2022

 

JOB SCOPE:

 

The primary duties of the Outreach Coordinator consist of presenting the Center’s chastity education program in local Catholic schools, as well as expanding our community reach by developing chastity education resources for local parents and parishes. The Outreach Coordinator will also be tasked with developing “in-house” chastity education resources to be utilized with clients. When present at the Center, the Outreach Coordinator will also be responsible for speaking with clients on the topic of chastity/self-respect/positive lifestyle choices when requested by volunteers or staff.

 

General Duties:

 

Present chastity education program to local schools in the community:

·         Have a detailed understanding and be able to teach/further develop all curricula including:

o   5th-8th Grade – “The Body Matters” program

o   High School – “The Body Matters” program

o   Parent Night – “How to Talk to

·         Provide insight and new ideas for the program

·         Continue to update the manuals, power point presentations, activities, handouts, and statistics as needed

 

Organize school presentation logistics and outlines:

·         Contact school representatives to request information (assembly times, number of students etc.)

·         Compile information into logistics form for each school

·         Create presentation outlines detailing the order of activities for each day of presentations

·         Maintain record of logistics and outlines for the Pregnancy Center

 

Develop chastity education resources for community members:

·         Build relationships with local parishes, parents of local students, etc and assess needs and desires in regards to            chastity education

·         Create and maintain resources and/or events for said community members

 

Develop chastity education resources for use with clients at the center:

·         Research PCW client demographics and create relevant resources for inspiring more positive lifestyle choices

·         Effectively and lovingly communicate with clients in person, in regard to their own life choices, with the goal of                empowering them to make healthier decisions in regards to their relationships and sexuality

 

Assist with other duties of Pregnancy Center West as needed:

·         Attend Pregnancy Center West fundraisers

·         Assist with fundraisers as available during the summer (mailings, promotional materials, etc)

·         Provide status reports to Executive Director as requested

·         Attend board meetings as requested to report on progress

·         Assist with other client services as needed

 

Qualifications:

 

·         Dynamic speaker/presenter

·         Professional with strong written and verbal communication skills

·         Highly organized

·         Self-motivated

·         Pro-life and committed to the Catholic Church’s teachings on human sexuality

·         Bachelor’s degree preferred

 

 

 

Posted:  04/22/2022

Catholic Bearcat, the dynamic and rapidly growing campus ministry at the University of Cincinnati, is looking for a lay campus minister to join the team! The campus minister collaborates with the priest chaplains to coordinate, organize, and run evangelization efforts for the students at the University of Cincinnati, providing primarily administrative and hospitality support.

Summary

The campus minister collaborates with the priest chaplains to coordinate, organize, and run evangelization efforts for the students at the University of Cincinnati, providing primarily administrative and hospitality support.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the team to accomplish the vision and mission of Catholic Bearcat
  • Planning, organization, and day-of event preparation for weekly Catholic Bearcat Night and other ad hoc events
  • Coordinates marketing and digital outreach for Catholic Bearcat through social media and other forms of communication
  • Manages the campus ministry calendar
  • Develops and implements strategies for evangelization
  • Develops, organizes, and provides formation for a core team of student leaders
  • Helps to coordinate with FOCUS and SPO apostolates
  • Create and coordinate service opportunities and retreats
  • Attend all staff and campus ministry team meetings
  • Build and maintains an annual budget for Campus Ministry programming
  • Work as the main contact with the University and maintain a steady relationship with the administration, managing the status as a student organization with the student president
  • Serve as a member of the University Interfaith Coalition

Skills

  • Excellent knowledge of the Catholic faith and an ability to witness to and teach the Catholic faith well
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to take initiative, while being able to work well as a member of a team and take direction
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal, organizational, planning, and problem solving skills
  • Outstanding ability to plan and run hospitality for events large and small
  • Knowledge of and experience in digital design, marketing, and social media

Qualifications

  • A fully initiated Catholic who is an active disciple of Jesus Christ with a deep life of prayer and regularly receiving the Sacraments, living in full communion with the Catholic Church
  • A disciple who has a heart to bring college students to conversion
  • Bachelor’s degree in Catholic Theology required (Master’s degree preferred)
  • At least 5 years experience in Catholic college campus ministry
  • Experience planning and leading retreats, small groups, and giving talks
  • Must complete and maintain compliance with all Archdiocese of Cincinnati Safe Environment policies and practices

Flexibility is necessary to respond to the different responsibilities that the position requires. This position requires work to be performed outside of normal office hours, as needed.

Employees of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will have knowledge of the Catholic faith, a willingness to work for a Catholic, faith-based agency and adhere to the policies of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Employees will not publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic faith nor publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration or writing including the use of social media or other digital technologies.

 

Posted:  04/21/2022

The Parish Family of St. Columbkille and St. Augustine is accepting applications for the position of Director of Faith Formation.  The Director of Faith Formation administers (designs, develops, directs, and evaluates) all parish family catechetical and evangelizing programs for the combined parish family with the help of the St. Augustine CRE. Applicant needs to be familiar with Catechesis of the Good Shepherd as well as family-based catechesis.  The Director of Faith Formation will oversee faith formation from preschool – adults. We are looking for a missionary disciple who is a fully initiated and practicing member of the Catholic Church.  A degree in Theology/Catechetics or Certification in Parish Catechetical Leadership is preferred. This is a full-time position.

Requires evening and weekend hours.

Posted 04/20/22

Oldenburg Academy, a Franciscan Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school in historic Oldenburg, Indiana is seeking an exemplary candidate to serve as President and continue its legacy of high academic standards and spiritual development of young women and men.

The school was founded in 1852 by its sponsor, Sisters of St. Francis. The Office of President has as its primary purpose to provide visionary leadership to achieve the fullest attainment of the school’s mission. The President is the Chief Executive Officer and, as such, has the general charge and control of its personnel and budget, educational and advancement programs, business affairs, and facilities. Working closely with the Principal, Board of Trustees and other groups within the school community, the President provides leadership regarding the purposes, values, and goals of the school.

Additional information regarding this distinguished school community and a complete job description can be found on the school’s website www.oldenburgacademy.org/job-opportunities

 

Posted 4/19/22

St. Clement Parish in St. Bernard (Cincinnati) is seeking a full time Parish Director of Faith Formation.

Overview of Position:

The Parish Director of Faith Formation is responsible for parish Faith Formation from birth to death through the lens of a family perspective. The Faith Formation goal is evangelization to accompany families (of all sizes and dynamics) through a discipleship path, so that they encounter Jesus and become missionary disciples in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Create and implement a comprehensive approach to faith formation with an evangelization lens and in the spirit of St. Francis to meet the needs of families of all sizes and dynamics throughout the liturgical year
  • In collaboration with the pastor and staff, plan an annual calendar of programming and formational opportunities
  • Articulate a clear vision/mission for lifelong formation with a family perspective through the lens of evangelization to parents, youth, staff, and parishioners
  • Provide a variety of faith formation opportunities for persons of all ages using a family perspective through the lens of evangelization and Franciscan Spirituality
  • Recruit, form, equip, send, and accompany catechists and families through sacramental ministries of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Baptism, First Communion, First Reconciliation, and Confirmation. Resource the pastor, deacons and lay volunteers in the area of marriage ministry
  • Children and Youth including the Parish School: Evaluate and implement curriculum and supplemental curriculum available for youth programs to best meet the needs of the youth and their families, in compliance with the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Graded Course of Study for Religion
  • Oversee the marketing and advertising of programs and events under the umbrella of Faith Formation and Evangelization
  • Conduct program evaluations and assessments to determine effectiveness of initiatives and refine efforts (including the evaluation of volunteers and direct reports)
  • Coordinate registration and collection of fees for programs
  • Support the Worship Commission especially in the area of sacramental celebrations and faith formation on liturgical seasons

Candidate Expectations:

  • Must complete and maintain compliance with all Archdiocese of Cincinnati Safe Environment policies
  • Must complete a background check
  • Must participate in continuing education and formation. This can be accomplished through events such as:
    • VOCARE
    • National Organization for Family, Evangelization and/or Catechesis
    • Local Organization:  CREA (Cincinnati Religious Education Association
    • Archdiocesan workshops and webinars
    • Personal retreats, Days of Reflection
  • Highly recommend staying connected to and collaborating with the family ministers of the surrounding parishes, as well as utilizing opportunities offered by the Center for the New Evangelization for networking, fellowship, and training

Education, Training, and Experience:

  • Strongly prefer a bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, Theology, Religious Education, or related field, or commensurate ministry experience.
  • Must have spiritual maturity, defined as a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church who is faithful to the Magisterium, consistent in one’s prayer life, regularly receiving the sacraments, and able to speak of one’s relationship with Jesus
  • Must have a broad understanding of and ability to articulate Church teaching in pastoral ministry
  • Must have experience mentoring and accompanying adults at different stages of the discipleship path
  • Must be able to pray in front of and with others, to lead and participate in spontaneous prayer
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people using the spoken word, both within one-on-one coaching/apprenticing situations and in large group settings
  • Being Biligual English-Spanish would be a HUGE asset to this position that serves St. Clement School which has one-third first generation families from Latin America and a growing parish number of parishioners who are first generation families from Latin America who regularly worship, seek sacraments and faith formation at St. Clement

Working Environment:

This position requires frequent evening, weekend and off-site work.  It also includes essential collaboration with pastoral staff, parish organizations, the school, volunteers and nearby parishes.

 

 

Posted:  04/01/2022

St. Leo Parish has an immediate opening for a Custodial/Maintenance Worker.  This is a full-time, 12 month position with benefits, with a five day work week that includes an occasional evening or weekend. Successful candidates must be able to pass a background check and be in compliance with the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Decree of Child Protection program (SafeParish).

Major Responsibilities & Regular Activities:

  • Assures all parish buildings are maintained in a clean and orderly manner
  • Performs daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual cleaning duties
  • Performs preventive and repair maintenance of the facility as directed
  • Provides facility-related support to staff and ministries as needed
  • Provides other general assistance as needed, e.g., sets up tables and chairs; lawn care and snow removal as required